22 US lawmakers urge Trump to enforce Russia sanctions law; diesel deal draws bipartisan backlash

A bipartisan group of 22 House lawmakers is pressing President Trump to implement the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) against Russia, arguing that sanctions and tariff powers would compel Putin to engage seriously in peace talks. The push follows a controversial diesel deal that has drawn bipartisan backlash, indicating domestic political pressure on the administration's Russia policy. The outcome is uncertain as Trump has not yet signaled a response, and the effectiveness of sanctions in altering Russian behavior remains contested.